| A | B |
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| the purpose of digestion | breaking down of nutrients |
| what happens to food that is not digested? | It is eliminated. |
| What is the function of saliva? | It breaks large sugars (starches) into simple sugars |
| What is the purpose of chewing? | It physically breaks down food. |
| What breaks down protein? | Hydrochloric Acid and pepsin in the stomach that break food down further |
| 2 ways food is broken down for the body to use | - chewing -enzymes |
| Part the stomach plays in digestion | it is a mixing-bowl and breaks down protein |
| Where food is TOTALLY broken down and beneficial nutrients absorbed | Small Intestine |
| Organs that help the small intestine break down food | - pancreas - gall bladder |
| This happens to Nutrients as food is broken down | They are released and absorbed into the blood stream |
| Liver's role in digestion | - processes nutrients - makes bile - |
| These carry nutrients to the cells in the body | Arteries and Blood Stream |
| The Function of the Large Intestine | Absorb water and eliminate waste |
| 1st step in Digestion | Chewing and Saliva in mouth |
| Name of acid in the Stomach | Hydrochloric Acid |
| Provides a base to neutralize the acidic material from the stomach | Pancreas |
| What organ produces bile | Liver |
| What organ stores bile | Gall Bladder |
| What does bile do? | breaks up fat into smaller droplets |
| Word that describes moving food along the digestive tract | Peristalsis |
| How Long Food stays in Mouth | 5 Minutes |
| How Long Food is in the Stomach | up to 6 to 8 hours |
| How Long Food is in the Small Intestine | up to 6 to 8 hours |
| How Long Food is in the Large Intestine | up to 33 hours for men and 47 hours for women |
| Length of Small Intestine | 30 Feet |
| the material that makes up most of your stools (feces) | bacteria and cellulose |
